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List of Wildfires Currently Burning in Montana [2021 Edition] Wildfire season began quite a bit earlier than usual this year in Montana. Dry, drought-like conditions have resulted in multiple fires are wildfires burning throughout the state. The largest wildfire burning in Montana is the Trail Creek Fire. The fire is burning along the border of Montana and Idaho 20 miles west of Wisdom, Montana. The fire is currently 32,933 Acres. The fire was started by lightning on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Fires Burning in Montana Trail Creek Fire The Trail Creek Fire started on July 8, 2021, approximately...

Monday update on the Divide Complex fires Monday update on the Divide Complex fires By: MTN News and last updated 2021-07-19 16:13:24-04 GREAT FALLS — The Balsinger Fire and Ellis Fire are being managed jointly as the Divide Complex fires. A Type 3 Incident Management Team is in command of the fire, being led by Incident Commander Zach Saavedra and trainee Brad Tausan. A community meeting will be held on Monday, July 19, at 4 p.m. in Neihart Community Park. Seating is limited; people may want to bring their own chair. Maps and updates will be available for both the Balsin...

Via inciweb: Due to rapidly changing fire conditions on the MY Complex evacuation notice has been issued in Musselshell County for anyone living in the following areas: East of Queen's Point road, south of Harvey Road, west of Melstone-Custer Road and north of Alkali Creek Road. A pre-evacuation notice has been ordered for residents along the river corridor between Highway 12 and Harvey Road. Red Cross is setting up a temporary shelter at the Roundup Community Center. Hotline is 1-800-272-3338 for more evacuation location and check in. The MY Complex consists of three wildland fires reported...

Updated July 13, 2021 6:13 p.m. Burnt Peak Fire Kootenai National Forest fire officials say a pre-evacuation notice is in place for North Fork Keeler residents due to the Burnt Peak Fire burning over 900 acres southwest of Troy.  Officials say the fire is now within two miles of structures and heavy equipment is being used to improve access for firefighters. Nearly 100 fire personnel are working the fire about nine miles southwest of Troy, which was sparked by lightning on July 7. Scattered thunderstorms are in the forecast this evening, but are expected to bring gusty winds and little to no...

Tuesday update on the Divide Complex Fires INCIWEB and last updated 2021-07-13 16:18:43-04 GREAT FALLS — The Ellis Fire and the Balsinger Fire are being managed jointly as the Divide Complex Fires, and have burned more than 2,500 acres as of Tuesday, July 13. There have been no reported injuries, and no reports of any damaged structures/buildings. On the Ellis Fire, there are five Type 6 Engines, three Type 2 Initial Attack modules, two dozers, and three water tenders assigned to the fire, for a total of 89 personnel. Type 3 Incident Commander Marc Hamlen is working in conjunction with...